• Does Lou Piniella belong in the Hall of Fame?

    Results with 9 short comments
    Total of 373 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

    81.2%
    Yes
    303 votes
    18.8%
    No
    70 votes
    Display Comments:
    Yes

    Loooou!! The guy has done for baseball what the bun has done for the hotdog. Piniella...Hall of Famer...no question.

       - 1:41 am EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
      Yes

      Absolutely! He's truly a class act and I wish he'd stayed in Seattle!

         - 2:36 am EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
        Yes

        Absolutely!

           - 7:48 am EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
          Yes

          He has been up and down..He has thrown his tantrums. But, he has been good for the game and loved it like nothing else...

             - 8:21 am EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
            No

            Nice guy, not HOF achievements as a manager and definitely not as player.

               - 9:30 am EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
              No

              While everybody respects "sweet" Lou - he just doesn't have HOF #'s

                 - 4:13 pm EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
                Yes

                14th all time in managerial wins, above .500 career, a world series title. And a classy guy to boot.

                • 1 vote
                 - 5:12 pm EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
                Yes

                As a manager, he should be a cinch. Look at all the places he has been. He has won (not a World Series) but won and developed young playe

                   - 6:55 pm EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
                  No

                  Danny Murtaugh deserves election before Piniella.

                     - 10:11 pm EDT on Mon Aug 23, 2010
                  • Which team was the big winner at the MLB trade deadline?

                    Results with 6 short comments
                    Total of 1,066 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                    Yankees
                     
                    38%
                    (405 votes)
                    Phillies
                     
                    20.5%
                    (219 votes)
                    Rangers
                     
                    17.6%
                    (188 votes)
                    Padres
                     
                    9%
                    (96 votes)
                    Dodgers
                     
                    6.1%
                    (65 votes)
                    Pirates
                     
                    4.2%
                    (45 votes)
                    Nationals
                     
                    2.3%
                    (25 votes)
                    Angels
                     
                    2.2%
                    (23 votes)
                    Display Comments:
                    Yankees

                    They plugged some holes with solid veterans at very low cost. Fewer chinks in the armor.

                    • 1 vote
                     - 10:52 pm EDT on Sat Jul 31, 2010
                    Rangers

                    Astros. Smart moves to rebuild.

                       - 11:02 pm EDT on Sat Jul 31, 2010
                      Padres

                      yankees and their fans suck the big one. don't deserve a good guy like berkman

                         - 11:24 pm EDT on Sat Jul 31, 2010
                        Rangers

                        Cliff Lee, enough said. 1 more bat will help the Yankees marginally, Lee makes the Rangers the team to beat in the AL.

                        • 2 votes
                         - 2:08 am EDT on Sun Aug 1, 2010
                        Yankees

                        Yankees are committed to winning another world championship. (as much as I hate saying this!)

                           - 8:51 am EDT on Sun Aug 1, 2010
                          Yankees

                          Why aren't the Giants on this list? The hottest team in the National League for the past month, they fulfilled 2 of their biggest needs.

                          • 1 vote
                           - 10:17 am EDT on Sun Aug 1, 2010
                        • Who was the biggest All-Star snub?

                          Results with 7 short comments
                          Total of 686 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                          Joey Votto, Reds
                           
                          34%
                          (233 votes)
                          Kevin Youkilis, Red Sox
                           
                          19.1%
                          (131 votes)
                          Jered Weaver, Angels
                           
                          8.5%
                          (58 votes)
                          Mike Pelfrey, Mets
                           
                          7.6%
                          (52 votes)
                          Stephen Strasburg, Nationals
                           
                          7.6%
                          (52 votes)
                          Paul Konerko, White Sox
                           
                          7.3%
                          (50 votes)
                          Rafael Soriano, Rays
                           
                          4.7%
                          (32 votes)
                          Colby Rasmus, Cardinals
                           
                          3.8%
                          (26 votes)
                          Jaime Garcia, Cardinals
                           
                          3.2%
                          (22 votes)
                          Dan Uggla, Marlins
                           
                          2.9%
                          (20 votes)
                          Francisco Liriano, Twins
                           
                          1.5%
                          (10 votes)
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                          Paul Konerko, White Sox

                          JUSTIN VERLANDER WILL BE THE CY YOUNG WINNER THIS YEAR BUT IS IS NOT AN ALL-STAR?!!!

                             - 5:42 pm EDT on Sun Jul 4, 2010
                            Mike Pelfrey, Mets

                            The guy has done everything well and is winning games.

                               - 7:27 pm EDT on Sun Jul 4, 2010
                              Mike Pelfrey, Mets

                              None can compare with Hank Greenberg in
                              1938.

                                 - 7:55 pm EDT on Sun Jul 4, 2010
                                Stephen Strasburg, Nationals

                                All-STAR Game. It should be the players that fans want to see. Period. Maybe then the ratings would be better!

                                   - 11:46 pm EDT on Sun Jul 4, 2010
                                  Joey Votto, Reds

                                  1. Votto
                                  2. Youkilis
                                  3. Weaver
                                  4. Garcia
                                  5. Pettitte (not listed?)
                                  6. Latos (" ")
                                  7. Pelfrey
                                  8. Konerko
                                  9. Soriano
                                  10. Rios/Olivo/Wagner

                                     - 5:15 am EDT on Mon Jul 5, 2010
                                    Joey Votto, Reds

                                    Miguel Olivo . Leads all ML catchers in base stealers cut down; batting over .300 with 11HRs and clutch RBI's; he's an All Star

                                    • 1 vote
                                     - 6:23 pm EDT on Mon Jul 5, 2010
                                    Stephen Strasburg, Nationals

                                    this is ridiculous in my 80 yrs i have seen a bunch of Strasburgs he will have to wait histurn if he is that good he will get there someda

                                       - 8:06 pm EDT on Mon Jul 5, 2010
                                    • Does Major League Baseball need a hard salary cap?

                                      Results with 44 short comments
                                      Total of 2,861 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                                      89.1%
                                      Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams
                                      2,549 votes
                                      10.9%
                                      No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs
                                      312 votes
                                      Display Comments:
                                      Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                      Yes! As much as I love the Phillies and the Red Sox, a cap will bring back the possibility of parity.

                                         - boto
                                         - 3:10 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                        Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                        It's always the Yankees that seem to be in contention, because they spend more money than anyone else. It usually makes for a boring game.

                                        • 1 vote
                                         - 6:09 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                        Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                        Yes, both football & hockey have had champions from small cities. In baseball & basket ball, it seems to be the same few teams every year.

                                           - 6:23 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                          Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                          Every major sport has a cap which creates more parity. Just buying players is just not fair. The cable tv $ of big market teams is a factor

                                             - gregg m
                                             - 7:12 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                            Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                            I am from Boston, and not only is it unfair, it is BORING to see the same teams every year.

                                            • 2 votes
                                             - 7:29 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                            No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                            everyone needs to quit their whining!

                                               - 7:30 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                              A salary cap will do nothing when you have owners that don't want to spend and prefer to live off revenue sharing.

                                              • 2 votes
                                               - bh0673
                                               - 7:35 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                              Like everything else in this country playoffs and championships are for sale to the wealthiest teams. The field should be more equal.

                                              • 1 vote
                                               - 7:36 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                              Also, a computer/camera should be used to call balls and strikes. Umps don't use the real strike zone.

                                              • 1 vote
                                               - 7:37 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                              What really annoys me is how smug Yankee fans are winning with a payroll double most clubs.

                                              • 3 votes
                                               - 8:05 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                              If you think that a salary cap would cut your ticket prices, you're delusional. Owners want a cap so that they get bigger profits.

                                              • 2 votes
                                               - 8:13 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                              Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                              I'm a fan of one of the big market teams and I have enough common sense to know it would even the playing field for competition!

                                                 - DMONMCD
                                                 - 8:23 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                                Owners who want to win will pay. Owners who don't won't. KC has the richest owner in baseball and won't spend his money to win.

                                                   - 8:33 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                  Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                  I am a long time Yankee fan, and I will admit that some teams have an unfair advantage.

                                                     - 9:22 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                    Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                    rock and a hard place....players deserve their cut, but current system is unfair...some teams wouldn't spend it anyway...Yankee fan here

                                                       - 9:29 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                      Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                      Yankees fan here, and OH HELL YEAH we need a hard cap.

                                                         - Don_C
                                                         - 9:36 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                        Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                        All major sports need a hard salary cap so that there is parity and not the "haves" and "have nots" like it is now.

                                                           - 9:45 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                          Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                          There are 8 major league teams. The remaining teams are merely a farm system for the 8. They develop players and than lose to free agency

                                                          • 1 vote
                                                           - Edd
                                                           - 10:09 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                          Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                          If there are "plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs", then why isn't Kansas City getting better?

                                                             - 10:16 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                            No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                                            I don't see a cap solving the problem. If small market teams will not invest, even with profit sharing, this would only hurt the game.

                                                               - 10:24 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                              Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                              Totally; the yanks will try to buy the championships year-after-year-after-year. BORING!

                                                                 - 10:30 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                                Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                                I am fine with a hard cap as long as MLB makes teams spend to the cap. Now there are teams who do not spend even the revenue sharing amount

                                                                   - Heresy
                                                                   - 10:54 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                                  Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                                  absolutely let parity come on the playing field and not from the wallet. cut the divas frin the game and make it affordable again for all

                                                                     - 11:11 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                                    No, there are plenty of measures in place (like revenue sharing) to help the poorer clubs

                                                                    Think Tampa Bay & Twins. They did it without salary cap competing with the Yankees and Boston

                                                                       - 11:18 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                                      Yes, the current system gives an unfair advantage to the big-market teams

                                                                      Yes, the top money should be $1M, same with all sports.

                                                                      • 1 vote
                                                                       - 11:19 am EDT on Wed Jul 7, 2010
                                                                    • Should Stephen Strasburg be an All-Star?

                                                                      Results with 24 short comments
                                                                      Total of 1,444 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                                                                      24.6%
                                                                      Yes, the game is for the fans, and he's who they want to see
                                                                      355 votes
                                                                      75.4%
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving
                                                                      1,089 votes
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                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      Um, no. Someone who has pitched 3 whole games doesn't deserve to take the place of someone who is 10-1 or better and has been good all year

                                                                      • 3 votes
                                                                       - 2:15 am EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      Since Bud mad the All-Star game count for something (home-field in the WS), however stupid, it's no longer a sideshow, earn your spot!

                                                                      • 2 votes
                                                                       - 12:52 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      Maybe next year.....

                                                                      • 1 vote
                                                                       - mendy07
                                                                       - 2:13 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      The guy has a 2-1 record against three weak teams. Lets see how he fares against Atlanta and the Mets before we annoint him.

                                                                      • 3 votes
                                                                       - bh0673
                                                                       - 3:10 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      You don't step in and throw a couple of good games and beat out people who have performed all year. Lets see how he holds up over time!

                                                                      • 1 vote
                                                                       - 3:32 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                      2011 all star game is where he belongs ... maybe.

                                                                         - 4:34 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                        No, there are others more deserving

                                                                        One should be elected based on more than a month of work no matter how much hype.

                                                                        • 1 vote
                                                                         - 4:41 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                        Yes, the game is for the fans, and he's who they want to see

                                                                        Who's going to make more people watch, Strasburg or some KC Royal nobody ever heard of?

                                                                        • 1 vote
                                                                         - 7:10 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                        No, there are others more deserving

                                                                        I'd really be disappointed if he was picked for the team. Hasn't earned it yet.

                                                                        • 1 vote
                                                                         - 9:25 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                        No, there are others more deserving

                                                                        He really got his butt kicked tonight. The Braves saw that he always keeps it low and outside, so they took it the other way with success.

                                                                        • 1 vote
                                                                         - 10:38 pm EDT on Mon Jun 28, 2010
                                                                        No, there are others more deserving

                                                                        Ane all-star does not one month make. Yes, he is doing well right now. If he continues and is constistent in the long term he will be man

                                                                           - 12:03 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                          No, there are others more deserving

                                                                          No way. After 5 games! This is ridiculous. The problem with sports these days is giving players money and recognition before it's earned

                                                                          • 1 vote
                                                                           - 12:54 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                          Yes, the game is for the fans, and he's who they want to see

                                                                          The game is for the fans, and I would love to see him pitch in the AS game.

                                                                             - 7:01 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                            No, there are others more deserving

                                                                            He has not had enough time in the majors. 5 games does not make him an all-star.

                                                                               - 7:56 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                              No, there are others more deserving

                                                                              No, not at this time. He has shown a lot of potential in the Big Leagues, but I wouldn't consider him an all star, yet!

                                                                                 - gs7101
                                                                                 - 8:42 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                Give me a break.Remember Domtrelle willis? Won his first ten games, now he is a hasbeen. Sandy Koufax, he's not.

                                                                                   - 8:54 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                  No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                  No, no, no. He hasn't done anything yet. Why is this even a discussion?

                                                                                     - 9:19 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                    No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                    The same rules should apply to everyone. And whatever happened to Kerry Woods?

                                                                                       - 9:26 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                      No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                      Ridiculous article to even suggest sending a 2 month rookie to the all star game..

                                                                                         - 10:05 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                        No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                        Let's see how he fares in this league after hitters have the chance to face him more than once or twice before crowning him an All Star

                                                                                           - 10:43 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                          No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                          He just came up and reality is beginning to set in. There are players who should not be bumped because a phenom has excited the universe!

                                                                                             - 11:44 am EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                            No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                            Gotta earn it. He will, but not this year.

                                                                                               - 12:05 pm EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                              No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                              No he should not. It under values the game and what it takes to get on the teams. Every player who has a hype machine-hot June get in?

                                                                                              • 1 vote
                                                                                               - Tigers1
                                                                                               - 12:39 pm EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                              No, there are others more deserving

                                                                                              Who has he pitched against Pit, Cle, CWS,KC (lost to KC) with a 2-1 record and 1 ND.All Bad teams. One good team Atl- shelled him.No allsta

                                                                                                 - 6:17 pm EDT on Tue Jun 29, 2010
                                                                                              • Is this the greatest rookie class in MLB history?

                                                                                                Results
                                                                                                Total of 360 votes

                                                                                                18.6%
                                                                                                Yes
                                                                                                67 votes
                                                                                                22.8%
                                                                                                No
                                                                                                82 votes
                                                                                                58.6%
                                                                                                Time will tell
                                                                                                211 votes
                                                                                              • How good do you expect Stephen Strasburg to be?

                                                                                                Results
                                                                                                Total of 401 votes

                                                                                                40.6%
                                                                                                Hall of Famer
                                                                                                163 votes
                                                                                                24.2%
                                                                                                All-Star
                                                                                                97 votes
                                                                                                24.7%
                                                                                                Solid long-time player
                                                                                                99 votes
                                                                                                10.5%
                                                                                                A big bust
                                                                                                42 votes
                                                                                              • Who will win the Lakers-Suns playoff series?

                                                                                                Results with 21 short comments
                                                                                                Total of 2,889 votes - click on the "Display Comments" bar below to sort comments

                                                                                                66.5%
                                                                                                Los Angeles Lakers
                                                                                                1,922 votes
                                                                                                33.5%
                                                                                                Phoenix Suns
                                                                                                967 votes
                                                                                                Display Comments:
                                                                                                Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                I think the Lakers will step it up a little more and win the series in six games. The Suns are a good team but the Lakers are better.

                                                                                                   - 3:21 am EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                  Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                  There is something about being used to winning, and having that killer instinct. I think LA has it, and Phoenix doesn't.

                                                                                                     - Paul F
                                                                                                     - 3:26 am EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                    Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                    Should be a great series but the Lakers in 6

                                                                                                       - K. Webb
                                                                                                       - 9:46 am EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                      Phoenix Suns

                                                                                                      Can the underdogs shock us? Yes! No heartbreak hotel for the Suns this year.

                                                                                                      • 1 vote
                                                                                                       - 10:25 am EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                      Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                      LA will win - they are just a stronger team! I hope LA's Latino fans show up in droves when LA visits PHX. AZ needs a reality check.

                                                                                                         - LE1910
                                                                                                         - 10:39 am EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                        Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                        World Champion Lakers in 5 over the setting Suns. Nash is no Kobe and the Lakers aren't the weak Nuggets or Spurs. Lakers will win NBA Fina

                                                                                                        • 1 vote
                                                                                                         - 12:02 pm EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                        Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                        Would be nice to see this re match, the Lakers an and the Boston Celtics.

                                                                                                           - 3:53 pm EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                          Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                          Lakers Rule!!!

                                                                                                             - 6:45 pm EDT on Tue May 11, 2010
                                                                                                            Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                            Only the lakers can KO the lakers, revenge and focused, phoenix doesn't have a prayer. Lakers(USA) 4 los illegal suns (Mexico) 0 !!!

                                                                                                            • 2 votes
                                                                                                             - nickLA
                                                                                                             - 2:48 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                                                                                            Phoenix Suns

                                                                                                            Suns in 5. Go Suns!!!
                                                                                                            Phoenix has a bench that is almost as strong as their starters and Kobe is getting tired.

                                                                                                               - 6:57 pm EDT on Thu May 13, 2010
                                                                                                              Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                              Do I think Phoenix will be a push over? No not a chance. I however do not see them taking 4 out of 7 from LA with LA having HCA. 4-2 LA

                                                                                                                 - MotMan
                                                                                                                 - 9:47 am EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                                                                                                Phoenix Suns

                                                                                                                Addidas and Nike are already losers. They cannot use the puppet ads...GREAT NEWS! Now Phoenix can finish off their entire marketing plan.

                                                                                                                   - 12:28 pm EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                                                                                                  Phoenix Suns

                                                                                                                  suns too fast, kobe averages 15

                                                                                                                     - 2:08 pm EDT on Fri May 14, 2010
                                                                                                                    Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                    My heart says Phoenix (despite my current loathing of Arizona's culture). But my head must go with the Lakers. Alas.

                                                                                                                    Hope I'm wrong.

                                                                                                                       - 12:59 pm EDT on Mon May 17, 2010
                                                                                                                      Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                      The Suns have a stronger team than last year, but the Lakers are going to pull through in six games.

                                                                                                                         - 2:10 pm EDT on Mon May 17, 2010
                                                                                                                        Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                        The only question now is whether the Suns will win a game. The answer: No.

                                                                                                                           - 1:03 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                          Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                          Lakers in five. I hate it when rapists succeed.

                                                                                                                             - Don Doh
                                                                                                                             - 9:48 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                            Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                            Los Suns are now Los Sundown.

                                                                                                                               - 10:10 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                              Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                              Phil is what 157-0 when his team wins the Game 1. You do the math.

                                                                                                                                 - 10:11 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                                Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                                Kobe's back.

                                                                                                                                   - 10:50 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                                  Los Angeles Lakers

                                                                                                                                  Are you kidding? There's no chance the Suns can beat the Lakers, and it was pretty obvious Monday night. Love Nash, but Lakers rule!!!

                                                                                                                                     - 11:18 am EDT on Tue May 18, 2010
                                                                                                                                  • Scouts or stats: Where do you stand?

                                                                                                                                    There are some who believe the best way to evaluate a baseball player is with your own eyes, while some say that the numbers never lie. Where do you stand?

                                                                                                                                    Results
                                                                                                                                    Total of 231 votes

                                                                                                                                    23.4%
                                                                                                                                    Scouts: You have to see a player to know how good he is
                                                                                                                                    54 votes
                                                                                                                                    13.9%
                                                                                                                                    Stats: Unlike a human, the numbers don't have any biases
                                                                                                                                    32 votes
                                                                                                                                    62.8%
                                                                                                                                    Both: A good general manager looks at all the information available
                                                                                                                                    145 votes
                                                                                                                                  • Are the Nats smart to start Stephen Strasburg in the minors?

                                                                                                                                    Results with 2 short comments
                                                                                                                                    Total of 132 votes

                                                                                                                                    72.7%
                                                                                                                                    Yes, you have to play it safe with such a young talent
                                                                                                                                    96 votes
                                                                                                                                    27.3%
                                                                                                                                    No, he's ready for the majors now
                                                                                                                                    36 votes
                                                                                                                                    Display Comments:
                                                                                                                                    Yes, you have to play it safe with such a young talent

                                                                                                                                    yes, two words Kerry Wood.

                                                                                                                                       - 11:15 pm EDT on Mon Mar 22, 2010
                                                                                                                                      Yes, you have to play it safe with such a young talent

                                                                                                                                      The Washington Nationals have always been lousy, so they have to start slow so they can build up their ballclub.

                                                                                                                                         - 2:38 pm EDT on Mon May 17, 2010
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